Shutdowns & Turnarounds – Thorne & Derrick, Experts In Equipment For Explosive Atmospheres
Published 30 Mar 2017

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uploaded by – Chris Dodds | Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager
Thorne & Derrick have the competency and expertise to support clients and contractors delivering “Shutdowns and Turnarounds” to the UK and international explosive atmosphere industries – we stock and supply an extensive range of Hazardous Area (ATEX & IECEx) Equipment to provide safe Lighting, Heating & Power Distribution in Zone 1/2 (Flammable Gas) and Zone 21/22 (Combustible Dust) areas.
Making Hazardous Areas Safer
Design | Survey | Supply | Services
Thorne & Derrick, are an Award Winning world-class business, supported by world-class manufacturers, committed to ensuring the correct installation and application of all Explosion-proof Products we supply. All our Sales Engineers hold CompEx Certificates (Hazardous Awareness Course EX F) and undertake continuous learning and advanced Explosion Protection training with our supply chain.
Wherever the Location, Whatever the Zone….
Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick Exports Division have supported international projects in accordance with numerous Hazardous Area Classifications & Explosion Protection Concepts – we are experienced at providing the competitive supply of products from extensive stocks to meet most international standards. We are expert at the administration, logistics and customer-service levels required to support projects wherever you are and whatever your product certification requirements are.
Engineered Systems & Solutions
We can assist with the Specification & Supply of certified equipment to upgrade heating, lighting and power distribution from non-hazardous to hazardous area classifications.
We are proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas – talk to us about Asset Life Extension and how we can prolong the safety and integrity of both onshore and offshore installations.
Thorne & Derrick are reputable leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.

Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, were voted Winners of the Award for ‘Best Customer Service’ at the HazardEx Gala Dinner in 2021. The competitive Award category at the prestigious event was for providing excellent customer service over previous 2 years.
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Focus on Design Support Services – T&D workload alleviation/technical authority.
Heating
Power
Lighting

The Cable Safety Hook Extreme is an advanced specification and high performance cable hook manufactured with glass reinforced PBT and is UV stabilized, Flame Retardant (Class: 94V-0, Flame Class Rating 3) and Cold Weather rated. The S-Shaped design of the cable support hooks is the industry standard control measure for the reduction in trip hazards relating to trailing electricity cables – these temporary cables are typically used to connect electrical equipment, pumps, generators and lighting in Shutdown & Turnarounds.
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